Shadows In Durango

Chapter 32

*****Sofia's POV*****

Placing my money in an envelope for safe keeping, I smile at what I had walked away from the bar with last night... $1,486!

Vincent as promised had rewarded me generously on top of this week's pay saying that despite nearly dissecting my own thumb on top of nearly bursting out of my dress in front of the men, that I had done a good job. In total, with tips and all, I had managed to bring in close to $1,600 this week alone which was more than enough to cover next month's rent which was the main concern! Continuing this way, I would be able to save up and find a better place to live somewhere else in town: somewhere I wouldn't be ashamed of.

Somewhere with better neighbours and decent furniture!

By the end of last night, Vincent had seemed pleased with how things had went with the men he was speaking to, as I all but smiled and remained quiet listening to him rabble since I was tired and just wanted to head home. Daryl had given me back my apartment keys and backpack that I had left in his car and after that, I asked him to give me some space to think over everything he had said.

It made no sense, why Vincent would lie and tell him we already kissed when we hadn't... well not by that point of the night anyway!

I also didn't think that Daryl's kiss with that girl was totally innocent either, not when they had a history together.

I grumble, placing the money filled envelope back in to the kitchen drawer.

It was Sunday today, and I had no plans which made me sigh.

I wondered if I would be able to find Emma's place on my own with remembering her address from when she had told Vincent it yesterday.

I wasn't sure how I would manage to walk there though, unless I could ask a local to guide me on what bus I could hop on to take me closer?

Deciding to try my luck, I take twenty five dollars out with me along with some change for the bus, locking up my apartment and skipping my way down the stairs.

again today, despite that it was still

Damn!

me, highly intoxicated as his friend was seated on the steps shooting up a needle into his arm. I cursed myself mentally for forgetting about the pair of them, usually remembering to check out the window before

I respond quietly, trying to snake my way past them, before he

horror at his hand, seeing

into our place?!" He sneers, as I shake

like this, dealing with guys like that! They see a young girl by herself

bus stop, I clutch my chest in attempts to catch my

me... what bus takes me to the Three Springs area?" I ask, forcing the words out past my

one should be due here in five minutes!" She points to the timetable

continues. Join us for the complete experience-all for free. The next

did arrive on time, as I handed the driver my change for a ticket before taking

the street names and trying my best to get more familiar with

I stood up from my position and pressed the bell to get off. The bus took around fifteen minutes to get to Emma's area, as I wondered down the road to look for any familiar

I spotted a convenience store that we had drove past both times when going to

Perfect! I did it!

path to Emma's house before gently knocking on the door and shuffling anxiously from

a little nervous, since I had only briefly met her parents and hoped that

door, looking just as shocked to see me as I was

fuller and motioning for me to come in as I do just that, immediately enjoying the fresh linen scent that floods my nostrils on

beautiful, cute and cosy. Everything was white or cream and neatly

my parents are out so we can sit down here. You know, I wanted to text you last night when I got home and then I realised that I don't even have your phone number!"

yet." I admit, always shy whenever I had to